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  • Certain officer, enlisted bonuses expired Dec. 31

    Certain bonus programs for Reserve and active duty officer and enlisted personnel expired Dec. 31 due to the president not signing the fiscal 2008 National Defense Authorization Act and returning it to Congress for changes. All reenlistments for eligible Airmen in Air Force Specialty Codes with a

  • Airman Leadership School students graduate

    Twenty-eight enlisted members graduated from Ellsworth's Airman Leadership School and were recognized during a ceremony Dec. 20 at Dakota's. Award winners are: John L. Levitow Award Senior Airman William Chesnutt, 28th Operations Group Leadership Award and Distinguished Graduate Senior Airman

  • Airmen exhibit true meaning of Christmas

    There was a nervous anticipation in the air as camera-clad adults and spectators waited with rows of excited children - Santa Claus would be there any minute. A momentary silence was broken by the dropped jaws and gasps of the children as Santa rounded the corner, and soon all that could be heard

  • Getting more than gifts

    Thanksgiving... that turkey sure was good. Christmas... eggnog and cookies hit the spot. New Year's... there was even more food than last time. Mid-January... look at all those pounds I've gained. For many servicemembers, the winter season can have unfavorable results once the new year comes around,

  • ACC Command Chief sees changes in Airmen but not service ethic

    Chief Master Sgt. Steve Sullens has seen a lot of changes in his more than 30 years in the Air Force, but one thing that hasn't changed is the Air Force service ethic that he said Airmen must still look to in times of uncertainty. "Change is nothing new," he said. "The difference now is that in a

  • Holiday, Winter Safety for Your Pet

    During the cold, blistery South Dakota winter months, people bundle up and add layer upon layer to protect themselves against the elements. However, one member of the family is often overlooked when the thermometer drops below freezing - the family pet. Winter Woes When the temperature drops,

  • Winter safety -- a task shared by all

    As winter closes in on Ellsworth, the weather is more of a threat, and many roads become treacherous; knowing the proper procedures for these occurrences helps insure the safety of the base community. "Being aware of current road conditions and observing base practices should be the highest priority

  • Major promotion list released

    The Air Force considered 3,138 line captains for promotion to major and selected 2,535, an 80 percent selection rate for line officers. Ellsworth had 21 captains up for promotion and 19 were selected. Ellsworth's newest majors are: 28th Medical Group Phil Broberg 28th Medical Operations Squadron